Monday, August 31, 2009

That Star Wars Kid from YouTube must've been really stoked

 How would you like your own little R2-D2 droid chasing you through the hallways of your battle-cruiser... er, I mean house?

This motorized replica responds to more than 40 voice commands, and plays games like tag using an infra-red sensor to find people.

R2-D2 has lights, a swiveling dome top, and sounds that mimic the real thing, from the movie. I bet you'll feel like Anakin Skywalker or Luke Skywalker. 


This motorized replica of the headstrong little "droid" from the iconic Star Wars films responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been transported to a galaxy far, far away. R2 obeys more than 40 voice commands ("Turn around!" "Move forward two units!") and he plays games like tag, using an infrared sensor to search for people in a room. His sensor helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded. R2's lights, swiveling dome top, and distinctive happy and sad sounds faithfully mimic the real thing, right down to his occasional "bad mood." (A simple command of, "R2, behave yourself!" snaps him out of it.) R2 can also replay sounds and dialog from Star Wars. movies, answer yes-or-no questions, and dance while playing the famed cantina music. Requires four AA batteries and four D batteries. Minor assembly required. Ages 8 and up. 15" H x 7 1/2" W x 10 1/2" L. (6 lbs.)

Requirements:

AA Batteries

say it ain't so


Have you ever imagined of playing a game and you could actually feel the impacts that you're playing in your game? Without a doubt, every boy or possibly girl who is a big fan of video games probably has imagined that. 

Apparently, technology has made it possible for those game-enthusiasts. 3RD Space Vest is a new high-tech designed vest that will allow you to feel as if you were inside the game. This vest takes your gaming to a whole new level. It uses air pressure to add a real feeling to the game. For instance, if you are playing a fighting game and get hit, then you really get hit. Now World of Warcraft supports the 3RD Space Vest and this will be a huge hit.

Below is a quote from the well known Blizzard company:
The driver offers players fantastic contact effects as well as a physical sensory experience linking a new meaning and signature to magic spells and powers, while enhancing the intensity and fun of game play. The 3RD Space Driver Version 2.0 includes the entire functionality for all supported FPS and RPG titles within the single free download. Any 3RD Space Vest works with all supported titles and for those gamers who have already downloaded previous versions of the 3RD Space Driver, these new functions are automatically added with the driver’s auto-update function.

Other games that support this vest are Bioshock, Blacksite Area 51, Call of Duty 4, Crysis, Doom 3, Enemy Territory, Quake Wars, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Halflife 2, Medal of Honor Airborne, Quake 4, Turok, Unreal Tournament 3, World of Warcraft and many more. This 3RD Space Vest is fairly cheap compare to the fun it adds. A whole level of gaming is now open to the public and I think this will become a standard gaming gear very soon. Man, imagine getting shot in a war-shooting game or maybe getting beat up in a wrestling/fighting game. I hope it won't actually kill anybody



EMG 81


The EMG 81 is our most famous model; the one that started a revolution. Utilizing powerful ceramic magnets and close aperture coils, the tone is endowed with detailed intensity, incredible amounts of high end cut and fluid sustain. Traditionally used in the bridge position, this pickup will make your leads slice right through even the densest mix like a hot knife. When used in both positions the sound can only be described as blistering. Other recommended pairings include the classic 81/85 setup and the versatile 81/60 combo. Copyrights of EMG Inc, USA.



If you're a fan of any metal or hard rock music, i'm assuming that you would know this monster pickup. A wide range of musicians installed these 'output-monster' on their electric guitar of choice.
The sound that you can achieve from these pickups are a strong thick, low bottom yet piercing sound which is the precision choice for finding that 'chugga-chugga' sound. If you're anxious to know of what the characteristics of this pickup is like, here are sample artists that are known to use them:

- Kirk Hammett (Lead Guitarist, Metallica)
-Zakk Wylde (Lead Guitarist, Pantera)
- Chad Gilbert & Steve Klein (New Found Glory Guitarists)

and too many to list here, you could also check em' out on their official website http://emginc.com/products/category1

another option is to check out the music that i just listed above.

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